Health

Can you identify fruit and veg?
29 May 2013

Healthy eating? Brits can't identify fruit and veg
We're consistently drilled about eating healthily and being aware of the nutrients our body needs, yet a surprising number of Brits haven't tried everyday fruit and veg.  What's even more shocking ...

Is your sunscreen in-date?
29 May 2013

Holidaymakers put themselves at risk using out-of-date suncream
A staggering 75% of UK holidaymakers are at risk of UV exposure on holiday because they use out-of-date suncream.   In a survey by Escentual.com it was found that 74.3% of ...

Hayley Newton says dressing for your body shape is important
28 May 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 11
For many, summer can be a time of dread when thinking of those little outfits. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Draw inspiration and start your journey today. Looking ...

Mums are on a secret mission to help their children eat healthier
28 May 2013

Healthy eating according to mums
British mums are on a secret mission to help their families eat healthier according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 mums found 80 per cent admitted they’d covertly made ...

Do you have a problem with your naked body?
28 May 2013

Women hate their naked bodies
It takes time and sometimes a lot of hardwork to feel comfortable in our own skin, but new research indicates even that is not enough.  Six out of ten women hate ...

NHS staff will receive support and training
28 May 2013

New era of education and training for NHS staff
Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter has today announced a wide ranging series of measures to improve the training, values and education of all NHS staff over the next two years ...

Just an extra 100 calories a day can lead to weight gain through the year
27 May 2013

The 100 calorie challenge

Just an extra 100 calories a day can cause an 11lb increase in body weight within a year, a leading health charity has warned. World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has launched ...

Start your weight loss with these tips
27 May 2013

Diet tips to kick start your weight loss
This is a tough time of year for people battling to keep control of their weight. The burst of good resolutions from New Year has faded, and chocolate in every ...

Enjoy the bank holiday sun this weekend but make sure you stay safe
26 May 2013

Stay safe in the sun this bank holiday weekend
Having the sun show it's face this bank holiday weekend is definitely a treat for us all, but it's important that we stay safe and protect our skin.  With the help ...

Let's get fit!
25 May 2013

Brits to spend £2Billion shaping up this summer

The weather in England is typically wet, dull and cold, so most of us tend to spend  our days and nights wrapped up with as much clothing as possible, and ...

Eating chillies can boost your metabolism
25 May 2013

Five foods to boost weight loss
Trying to lose weight but finding those pounds difficult to shift? This could be due to a slow metabolic rate – caused by a history of yo-yo dieting - a habit ...

How often do you transform your body?
24 May 2013

Women transform their body five times a year
Forget the likes of Anne Hathaway and Renee Zellweger who changed their body for a role, compared to that of British women, it seems like a walk in the park. New ...

Health on Female First
24 May 2013

The changing body shape of the modern man
For years men came in three basic body shapes – Broad, Skinny and Rounded. But now researchers have identified seven major new profiles – the Nacho, Pear, String Bean, Tomato, ...

Don't let your weight suffer because you're on holiday
23 May 2013

How to have a healthy, nutritious and active holiday
If you are lucky enough to be going on a summer holiday this year, you will be faced with many food and drink temptations, from cocktails on the beach to ...

Health on Female First
22 May 2013

Illegal tooth whitening leaves millions in danger
20 million people in the UK are leaving themselves open to illegal and potentially harmful tooth- whitening. New survey data suggests more than one in four people would not go to the ...

Get in shape whilst you clean your house
22 May 2013

Fitness tips: Get Lean While You Clean
It’s one of life’s most loathed jobs, but it seems that housework could hold the secret to keeping fit and helping the nation to lose weight, according to new research ...

Are you wasting your medicine?
22 May 2013

Call for action on medicine waste
Medicine waste costs the NHS an estimated £300 million every year. Studies show that between 30-50% of people don’t take their medicines as recommended and that 6.5% of hospital admissions ...

Health on Female First
21 May 2013

Brits are more worried about flashing their smiles than their bikini bodies this summer
It's time to ditch the summer diet plan and invest in a smile plan, according to new research.  The study found that it's not wobbly body parts that are worrying a ...

Things like obesity and allergies could be determined in the womb
21 May 2013

Health in adults may be determined before birth
Our health issues could be determined in the womb, according to new research.  The likelihood of adults developing obesity, asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease and many more conditions may well be determined ...

Hayley Newton shares some tips
20 May 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 10
As I know that many of you are trying to achieve, or maintain, a good level of physical fitness, I thought it would be nice to share with you some ...

Spend time in the garden and recharge
20 May 2013

5 minutes in the garden lowers stress and recharges batteries

Stress affects the majority of us, whether it's money troubles, work or life that's affecting us sometimes we need to stop and take a breath.  Health psychologist and expert on the ...

Health on Female First
20 May 2013

Men have the balls to talk about sex problems
Men are less embarrassed than women in talking to their doctor about intimate health issues – even when it comes to sexual problems.   New research has revealed that contrary to popular ...

Are you at risk of kidney stones?
19 May 2013

Kidney Stones: The facts

New research this week indicated that drinking a can of fizzy drink each day can increase your risk of kidney stones by a quarter. In light of this research we decided ...

Will you be eating more mushrooms
18 May 2013

Healthy diet plan: The Mushroom M-Plan
Wanting to shed the pounds quickly? Then follow the tips of the savvy celeb dieters who use mushrooms to drop the pounds but keep their assets. The ‘M-Plan’ , unveiled this ...